Innovation Summer 2026

CONTENTS

COMMENT 4 Viewpoint

NEWS 5 Bill M216 upate

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6 Certified Professional Program 7 Truth & Reconciliation Strategy 8 Annual Reporting due 8 PST for the professions 9 AGM & Annual Conference 10 Board report FEATURES 14 The future of quantum computing 20 Project Highlights 46 Authenticity in the workplace

Project Highlights View the latest innovations from our registrants in our annual Project Highlights edition. 14

Emerging Global Issues series: Part 1 - Quantum computing Exploring the opportunities and obstacles of quantum computing.

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Navigating authenticity Four registrants who are queer share their workplace experiences. 46

DEPARTMENTS 12 Professional Practice 51 Discipline and enforcement 55 Display Advertisers’ index

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